🎉 1-2-3-4… WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR! 🪙💥
Our Penny Wars fundraiser is officially underway!
📅 January 12 – February 12
💰 Each grade level has a jar in the front office.
✔️ Add pennies or paper bills to earn points for your grade
❌ Add silver coins to lower another grade’s total 👀
🚨 Current standings update! 🚨
4th grade is in the lead! 👏
3rd and 5th grades — it’s time to step it up! Let’s see what you’ve got! 💪🔥
🏆 The grade with the most points wins an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦
❤️ Proceeds support Alachua’s implementation of PBIS.
Start saving those pennies and let the competition begin!
#PennyWars #SchoolSpirit #PBIS #FriendlyCompetition #FundraiserFun
Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.
🎉 1-2-3-4… WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR! 🪙💥
Our Penny Wars fundraiser is officially underway!
📅 January 12 – February 12
💰 Each grade level has a jar in the front office.
✔️ Add pennies or paper bills to earn points for your grade
❌ Add silver coins to lower another grade’s total 👀
🏆 The grade with the most points wins an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦
❤️ Proceeds support Alachua’s implementation of PBIS.
Start saving those pennies and let the competition begin!
#PennyWars #SchoolSpirit #PBIS #FriendlyCompetition #FundraiserFun
Our Penny Wars fundraiser is officially underway!
📅 January 12 – February 12
💰 Each grade level has a jar in the front office.
✔️ Add pennies or paper bills to earn points for your grade
❌ Add silver coins to lower another grade’s total 👀
🏆 The grade with the most points wins an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦
❤️ Proceeds support Alachua’s implementation of PBIS.
Start saving those pennies and let the competition begin!
#PennyWars #SchoolSpirit #PBIS #FriendlyCompetition #FundraiserFun
DEADLINE to apply for an academic/career tech magnet program is this coming Monday, January 12 at 4 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity for your child! alachuaschools.net/magnets
Join us for our DQ Fundraising Event!
Alachua Elementary is partnering with Dairy Queen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 2:00–8:00 PM.
DQ will generously donate 10% of sales from supporters who mention our event or show the flyer. Funds raised will directly support our students and school programs.
📍 15992 NW 163rd Lane, Alachua, FL 32615
Bring your family and friends — enjoy a treat and help our school at the same time! Thank you for supporting AES!
Alachua Elementary is partnering with Dairy Queen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 2:00–8:00 PM.
DQ will generously donate 10% of sales from supporters who mention our event or show the flyer. Funds raised will directly support our students and school programs.
📍 15992 NW 163rd Lane, Alachua, FL 32615
Bring your family and friends — enjoy a treat and help our school at the same time! Thank you for supporting AES!
🐊💚 Shout out to our Awesome Alligators for December! 💚🐊
These students were recognized today for showing the character pillar of Empathy every day at Alachua Elementary. They take the time to listen to others, show kindness, and think about how their actions make people feel. We are so proud of the way they care for their classmates and help create a welcoming school for everyone. 🌟
These students were recognized today for showing the character pillar of Empathy every day at Alachua Elementary. They take the time to listen to others, show kindness, and think about how their actions make people feel. We are so proud of the way they care for their classmates and help create a welcoming school for everyone. 🌟
Check out the latest news and events in our January Newsletter!
💚💛 Once an Alligator, always an Alligator! 💛💚
Yesterday, we were honored to welcome Mike Peterson, Alachua Elementary alumni, back to AES!
Through his foundation, Mr. Peterson generously donated items to support AES families this holiday season. During his visit, he also took a special trip down memory lane—spending time in our cafeteria and visiting the media center where his AES journey began.
Thank you, Mr. Peterson, for giving back and for reminding our students that AES roots last a lifetime. 🐊✨
#WeAreAES
Yesterday, we were honored to welcome Mike Peterson, Alachua Elementary alumni, back to AES!
Through his foundation, Mr. Peterson generously donated items to support AES families this holiday season. During his visit, he also took a special trip down memory lane—spending time in our cafeteria and visiting the media center where his AES journey began.
Thank you, Mr. Peterson, for giving back and for reminding our students that AES roots last a lifetime. 🐊✨
#WeAreAES
It’s Wacky Tacky Wednesday at AES!
Today our campus was full of fun and flair as students and staff rocked their tacky sweaters for Wacky Tacky Wednesday!
Check out these great looks from today! 😄
#WeAreAES 💚💛
Today our campus was full of fun and flair as students and staff rocked their tacky sweaters for Wacky Tacky Wednesday!
Check out these great looks from today! 😄
#WeAreAES 💚💛
📚✨ Learning through teamwork in 3rd grade! ✨📚
On Monday, Ms. Acevedo’s 3rd grade class worked in teams to explain and discuss different characters’ perspectives while using teaming strategies.
#WeAreAES 💚💛
On Monday, Ms. Acevedo’s 3rd grade class worked in teams to explain and discuss different characters’ perspectives while using teaming strategies.
#WeAreAES 💚💛
🎄✨ A little festive fun at AES! ✨🎄
Last Friday, our campus was filled with smiles thanks to a special Elf on the Shelf sighting — courtesy of Ms. Benson!
Moments like these help make AES such a joyful place to learn and work. Thanks for spreading the cheer and bringing smiles to our students and staff!
#WeAreAES 💚💛
Last Friday, our campus was filled with smiles thanks to a special Elf on the Shelf sighting — courtesy of Ms. Benson!
Moments like these help make AES such a joyful place to learn and work. Thanks for spreading the cheer and bringing smiles to our students and staff!
#WeAreAES 💚💛
Feeling grateful this holiday season! 🎁✨
Thank you to the R.T. Schafer Lodge No. 350 and the Begonia Circle of the Gainesville Garden Club for their generous support and donations to AES. Our students and staff truly appreciate your partnership.
#WeAreAES
Thank you to the R.T. Schafer Lodge No. 350 and the Begonia Circle of the Gainesville Garden Club for their generous support and donations to AES. Our students and staff truly appreciate your partnership.
#WeAreAES
🎉 Congratulations to our 5th Grade Spelling Bee Champions! 🐊📚
We are so proud of all our participants in today’s AES Spelling Bee!
A huge congratulations to Amir, our 2025 Spelling Bee Winner, who sealed his victory by correctly spelling the word “guttural.” 🌟 He will go on to represent Alachua Elementary at the district competition!
And a big shoutout to Timothy, our impressive runner-up — fantastic job!
Way to go, Gators! 🐊💚💛
We are so proud of all our participants in today’s AES Spelling Bee!
A huge congratulations to Amir, our 2025 Spelling Bee Winner, who sealed his victory by correctly spelling the word “guttural.” 🌟 He will go on to represent Alachua Elementary at the district competition!
And a big shoutout to Timothy, our impressive runner-up — fantastic job!
Way to go, Gators! 🐊💚💛
AES Families: ❄️ Today is the LAST DAY to purchase Winter Grams! Students can turn in the form with cash, or families may purchase online at https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/89aa03e3358c
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Want it to be a surprise? Online is a great option! 🐊
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Want it to be a surprise? Online is a great option! 🐊
🌟 Cafeteria Role Models in Action! 🌟
These students were recognized for showing outstanding CHOMP behavior every day and for helping their classes rise to the top as Golden Spatula winners! Their positive choices and helpful attitudes truly make a difference. We are so proud of them!
These students were recognized for showing outstanding CHOMP behavior every day and for helping their classes rise to the top as Golden Spatula winners! Their positive choices and helpful attitudes truly make a difference. We are so proud of them!
AES Reminder: Parents’ Night Out at Okito America is tomorrow (Fri. 12/12) from 6–9 PM! It’s not too late to sign up. $35 per child, sibling discounts available. A portion of proceeds supports the AES PTA. Register today!
⛄❄️ Undercover Spirit Day: Snowman Day! ❄️⛄
Our staff was secretly challenged to dress as snowmen or show off their favorite snowflake apparel—and they did not disappoint! From frosty fashion to snowy smiles, the winter spirit was shining all around our school today!
Our staff was secretly challenged to dress as snowmen or show off their favorite snowflake apparel—and they did not disappoint! From frosty fashion to snowy smiles, the winter spirit was shining all around our school today!
This afternoon at AES, our teachers engaged in meaningful collaborative work around interdependent tasks, rigor alignment, and teaming structures. 📘🤝
#WeAreAES
Our 3rd graders shined on stage last night! 🌟🎶
Thank you to our amazing students, families, and staff for a festive evening of holiday music and holiday cheer. ❤️💚
#WeAreAES
Thank you to our amazing students, families, and staff for a festive evening of holiday music and holiday cheer. ❤️💚
#WeAreAES
❄️ Winter Grams Are On Sale This Week! ❄️
Alligator families, Winter Grams are available now through our AES PTA! Students can spread kindness by sending a Winter Gram to friends, classmates, or staff.
You can purchase in two easy ways:
📌 Students may return the form with cash
OR
📌 Families can purchase online:
https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/89aa03e3358c
Want to surprise your student? 🎁
Buying online is the perfect way to keep it a secret!
Thank you for supporting our AES PTA and the fun experiences they help create! 🐊💙
Alligator families, Winter Grams are available now through our AES PTA! Students can spread kindness by sending a Winter Gram to friends, classmates, or staff.
You can purchase in two easy ways:
📌 Students may return the form with cash
OR
📌 Families can purchase online:
https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/89aa03e3358c
Want to surprise your student? 🎁
Buying online is the perfect way to keep it a secret!
Thank you for supporting our AES PTA and the fun experiences they help create! 🐊💙